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Here are the latest headlines:
May 09, 2008 - 07:28 AM
Whistler (BC), Canada - The U.S. Disabled Cross Country Ski Team is training on the 2010 Paralympic cross country skiing venue at the Whistler Olympic Park in the Callaghan Valley this week. It is the Team's first time on the trails where they hope to win Paralympic medals two years from now.
Read full article: 'U.S. Disabled Cross Country Ski Team Trains in Whistler' ( 329 more words )
May 09, 2008 - 07:23 AM
McLean, VA - The ski and snowboard retail equipment market grew by $280 million to reach $2.97 billion for the 2007-08 winter season, up from approximately $2.69 billion in all channels last season. Equipment sales were relatively flat in specialty shops and chain stores but increased by more than $40 million in online sales, according to figures released this week by SnowSports Industries America (SIA).
Read full article: 'Ski and Snowboard Retail Sales Buck National Economic Trends' ( 1015 more words )
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May 07, 2008 - 12:47 PM
Aspen, CO - The Winter X Games will be held January 22-25, 2009 at Colorado's Aspen/Snowmass ski and snowboard resort, organizers announced today. The annual event features athletes from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in the following sports: Skiing, Snowboard and Snowmobile.
Read full article: 'Winter X Games 13 Dates Set' ( 198 more words )
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May 07, 2008 - 12:41 PM
Windham, NY - Joan Oldknow has been hired as Windham Mountain’s new communications manager. In many ways, it’s been a homecoming for her.
Read full article: 'New Communications Manager for Windham Mountain Ski Resort' ( 319 more words )
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May 06, 2008 - 01:04 PM
Park City, UT - Olympian and U.S. champion Libby Ludlow (Seattle, WA) has retired after 10 years of competition with the U.S. Ski Team, according to Alpine Director Jesse Hunt. Ludlow, who accomplished her many successes during one of the strongest decades in U.S. skiing history, said she was proud of her accomplishments on the Team and looked forward to her future.
Read full article: 'Ludlow Retiring from World Cup Skiing After Decade with U.S. Ski Team' ( 514 more words )
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May 06, 2008 - 05:00 AM
Telluride, CO - Telluride Ski Resort will for the first time next winter provide lift access to Revelation Bowl, increasing the Colorado ski area's vertical drop to nearly 4,000 vertical feet, one of the tallest in the U.S. This above-treeline terrain, located directly off the back side of Telluride's Gold Hill and Chair 14, will be served by a new Leitner-Poma quad chairlift.
Read full article: 'New Ski Lift to Boost Telluride's Vertical Drop' ( 495 more words )
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May 06, 2008 - 05:00 AM
North Creek, NY - Just two short weeks after the end of a banner 2007-08 ski and snowboard season, components of a new quad chairlift have already arrived and Gore Mountain ski area is in full swing preparing for this fall's opening of the Burnt Ridge Mountain Expansion.
Read full article: 'Burnt Ridge Expansion Progresses at Gore Mountain Ski Center' ( 240 more words )
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May 05, 2008 - 07:18 AM
Peru, VT - John Cueman, President of Vermont's Bromley Mountain ski area announced that he would be changing roles at Bromley and turning over the reins of President to Richard Wiseman, formally General Manager of Camelback Ski Area in Pennsylvania. Cueman will assume a new position as Vice President of Real Estate Planning for Bromley.
Read full article: 'New Leader for Vermont's Bromley Mountain Ski Area' ( 328 more words )
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May 05, 2008 - 07:12 AM
Squaw Valley, CA - To celebrate the 2007-08 ski and snowboard season, Lake Tahoe's Squaw Valley ski resort is hosting a Reggae Pool Party at the mountaintop Swimming Lagoon & Spa from on Saturday, May 10.
Read full article: 'Reggae Pool Party to Conclude Ski Season at Squaw Valley' ( 122 more words )
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May 05, 2008 - 07:09 AM
Mammoth Lakes, CA - Chaz Guldemond continued his winning streak Saturday by taking first place and $10,000 in the rider-judged West Coast Invitational (WCI) Rail Jam at the Village at Mammoth Mountain. Guldemond performed a variety of tricks on his way to defeating a field of 18 of the world’s best snowboarders that included Lucas Magoon, Scotty Vine, Cameron Pierce, Darrell Mathes and others. This win followed his rider-awarded $5,000 first place win at the Vans Fiesta de la Pipa at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area on Friday.
Read full article: 'Guldemond Sweeps Snowboarding's 2008 West Coast Invitational at Mammoth Mountain' ( 302 more words )
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May 03, 2008 - 05:00 AM
Girdwood, AK - Alyeska Resort announced this week that Michael Flynn has been selected as Food and Beverage Director of the Alaska ski and snowboard resort in Girdwood, south of Anchorage. Flynn has been working as a consultant to improve the overall hospitality service levels and will begin his new position as Food and Beverage Director immediately.
Read full article: 'New Food & Beverage Director for Alaska's Alyeska Ski Resort' ( 224 more words )
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May 03, 2008 - 05:00 AM
Squaw Valley, CA - There is a girl who needs your help. Her name is Maddison Page, she has cancer, and she has been given three months to live. She is 21 years old.
Read full article: 'Ski Benefit at Squaw Valley for Cancer Fighter' ( 257 more words )
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